Authors: Ellery Queen
The Devil's Cook (21 page)
“No,” said Ben Green. Fanny's lower lip trembled; she began to blubber. “FanâFan, sweet bunch, don't. Damn it all, that âno' slipped out out of habit. I meant ⦠yes!”
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